Tips

Sporting Venue Foods
Most foods are unhealthy at sports venues, so always be sure to pack your own snacks and drinks!

Moderation is key
Think smaller portions. Serving sizes have increased through the years, particularly in restaurants. When dining out, choose a starter instead of an entrée, split a dish with a friend, and don’t order supersized anything! At home, use smaller plates, think about serving sizes in realistic terms and start small. Visual cues can help with portion sizes—your serving of meat, fish or chicken should be the size of a deck of cards.

Be choosy about nighttime snacks
Mindless eating occurs most frequently after dinner, when you finally sit down and relax. Either close down the kitchen after a certain hour, or allow yourself a low-calorie snack, like a 100-calorie pack of cookies or a half-cup scoop of low-fat ice cream.

Eat several mini-meals during the day
Divide your daily calories into smaller meals or snacks and enjoying as many of them as you can early in the day. Dinner should be the last time you eat!

It's how you eat
Chew your food slowly, enjoying every bite. We tend to rush though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures of what is in our mouths. Reconnect with the joy of eating.

Stock your kitchen with healthy convenience foods
Instead of ordering Chinese takeout, have ready-to-eat healthy snacks and meals-in-minutes staples on hand sets you up for a good meal.